Preschool Teacher Salary in Minnesota
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Median in Minnesota
$43,430
$20.88 an hour
10th percentile
$36,060
90th percentile
$61,190
Jobs (wage & salary)
10,320
The median annual wage for preschool teachers, except special education in Minnesota was $43,430 in May 2025, $5,290 (14%) above the national median of $38,140.
The middle half earned between $37,570 (25th percentile) and $47,240 (75th percentile).
Minnesota ranks 20 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
BLS OEWS May 2025. Annual = hourly × 2,080. OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, workers in private households, overtime pay and most bonuses.
Percentiles
Pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,060 | $17.34 |
| 25th | $37,570 | $18.06 |
| 50th (median) | $43,430 | $20.88 |
| 75th | $47,240 | $22.71 |
| 90th | $61,190 | $29.42 |
| Mean (average) | $45,130 | $21.70 |
SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Minnesota, BLS OEWS May 2025.
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